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Hi guys I'm 37 years old and was diagnosed by my GP in March with Labyrinthitis. I'm still suffering with a sort of woozy/drunk feeling 7 months on. I see ENT next week and am quite nervous as I don't know really what to expect! I know my brain has compensated a bit but I seem to be stuck on a sort of plateau where I've stopped improving. Any hints or tips???
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ben99468 Babz36
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Take a look at what I wrote on 03OCT14 and prior (if you care to) and you should find out what to expect at the ENT. They have a lot of different tests that involve lieing down on your back with your head turned different ways with goggles on that block all light. The goggles have cameras in them and they record your eye movements to find out the effects of the movements. They will give you a hearing test, and then blow air or water, warm and then cold, into each ear observing the eye movements. I was strapped into a chair in a small room that spun around and tilted. I also stood on a platform that shifted and the walls moved too. All of this is to study your ability to compensate for the different stimulas that this all presents to your brain. But, if it turns out that you do have the Labyrinthitis, you will be right back to square one. Exercises and patience are the answer. You can have another attack an anytime, not being due to the original issue, but only because you can get sick again just like a cold. The "itis" part, whether it be Labyrinth-"itis" or Vestibular neur-"itis" is the same, caused by something like a virus or bacteria that makes the area swell-up and create signals that are foreign to your brain.
So take it all in stride, don't expect to rapid of a recovery or else you may give yourself a case of anxiety and depression. Slow and easy, spending time between the exercises. Staying healthy and not getting run down or exposed to cold or dehydration, and getting enough sleep are the keys to prevention.
Hope this helps.
Ben
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paulette1966 Babz36
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lily08036 Babz36
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I thought I had that too. I mentioned it to many drs and they all said no. You'll be fine during your visit to the Dr. Keep us informed
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DizzyDarren Babz36
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One question I would ask him is how many people has he helped and does he have any testimonials? He is the specialist after all.
I wouldn't be nervous as he won't do anything that will make feel any worse than you already feel already.
I would be interested to know what he plans for you because you are already doing VRT through a private clinic arn't you?
Anyhow ,,,, good luck !!
Babz36 DizzyDarren
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I feel I keep taking 2 steps forward one back constantly! Plus I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and that can cause dizziness too!
I'll let you know how I get on! X
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ben99468 Babz36
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I just tried to send you a link to read up on what the "Inner Ear" disorders are likely to be and what the ENT will do to test you, but it has gone to "moderation" to be cleared and may take a day or so to appear.
So, I am resending this to let you know that the name of the place is The Labryinthitis and Vestibular Disorders Association. Without the link they may let this note through. Try it and see if it answers your questions and lowers you worry about seeing the ENT.
I know of a few more if you would care to know of them.
Take care and good day
Ben
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